USDA source topicSandwiches, burgers & wraps

Vegetable sandwiches/burgers: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 11 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Sandwiches, burgers & wraps (11 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Vegetable sandwich on white; Bruschetta; Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese; Veggie burger, on bun; Tomato sandwich on wheat; Vegetable sandwich on wheat, with cheese. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 11 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A robust view of the data

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.

Nutrient	Median	Central 80%	Observed span	Records
Caloriesper 100 g	171 kcal	120 kcal–243 kcal	119 kcal–265 kcal	11
Proteinper 100 g	6.2 g	4.3 g–13 g	3.9 g–14 g	11
Carbohydrateper 100 g	21.5 g	19.6 g–27.2 g	18.4 g–30.8 g	11
Total fatper 100 g	6.6 g	2.3 g–8.4 g	2.1 g–14.8 g	11
Dietary fiberper 100 g	2.4 g	1.5 g–3.1 g	1.4 g–3.5 g	11
Total sugarsper 100 g	3.9 g	3.3 g–4 g	3 g–4 g	11
Sodiumper 100 g	446 mg	359 mg–534 mg	264 mg–600 mg	11
Potassiumper 100 g	172 mg	147 mg–224 mg	146 mg–236 mg	11
Calciumper 100 g	165 mg	67 mg–245 mg	50 mg–264 mg	11
Ironper 100 g	1.7 mg	1.6 mg–2.5 mg	1.5 mg–2.9 mg	11

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

Calories context

171 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported calories value is 171 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 120 kcal to 243 kcal, while the complete observed span is 119 kcal to 265 kcal.

Vegetable sandwich on white is nearest the lower central boundary, and Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

6.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported protein value is 6.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 4.3 g to 13 g, while the complete observed span is 3.9 g to 14 g.

Bruschetta is nearest the lower central boundary, and Veggie burger, on bun is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

21.5 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 21.5 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 19.6 g to 27.2 g, while the complete observed span is 18.4 g to 30.8 g.

Vegetable sandwich on white, with cheese is nearest the lower central boundary, and Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

6.6 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported total fat value is 6.6 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 2.3 g to 8.4 g, while the complete observed span is 2.1 g to 14.8 g.

Vegetable sandwich on wheat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Dietary fiber context

2.4 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 2.4 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.5 g to 3.1 g, while the complete observed span is 1.4 g to 3.5 g.

Bruschetta is nearest the lower central boundary, and Tomato sandwich on wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total sugars context

3.9 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 3.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 3.3 g to 4 g, while the complete observed span is 3 g to 4 g.

Vegetable sandwich wrap is nearest the lower central boundary, and Tomato sandwich on white is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

446 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported sodium value is 446 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 359 mg to 534 mg, while the complete observed span is 264 mg to 600 mg.

Falafel sandwich is nearest the lower central boundary, and Veggie burger, on bun is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

172 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported potassium value is 172 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 147 mg to 224 mg, while the complete observed span is 146 mg to 236 mg.

Calcium context

165 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported calcium value is 165 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 67 mg to 245 mg, while the complete observed span is 50 mg to 264 mg.

Falafel sandwich is nearest the lower central boundary, and Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Iron context

1.7 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records, the middle reported iron value is 1.7 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.6 mg to 2.5 mg, while the complete observed span is 1.5 mg to 2.9 mg.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 11 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

No preparation phrase from the wiki’s controlled vocabulary appears consistently enough to summarize this topic. Use the exact record catalog instead of inferring a shared method.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

11 of 11 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 27 usable named measures.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 165 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 43 g to 280 g, while the complete observed span is 14–280 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

1 largeAppears on 4 recordsExample: Vegetable sandwich on wheat →

1 miniature/sliderAppears on 4 recordsExample: Vegetable sandwich on wheat →

1 regularAppears on 4 recordsExample: Vegetable sandwich on wheat →

1 regular or 6" submarineAppears on 4 recordsExample: Vegetable sandwich on wheat →

1 sandwich, any sizeAppears on 4 recordsExample: Falafel sandwich →

1 sandwichAppears on 2 recordsExample: Veggie burger, on bun →

1 large or thick sliceAppears on 1 recordsExample: Bruschetta →

1 medium or regular sliceAppears on 1 recordsExample: Bruschetta →

1 sliceAppears on 1 recordsExample: Bruschetta →

1 slice, snack-sizeAppears on 1 recordsExample: Bruschetta →

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

01
Match the exact description
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
02
Compare on equal weight
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
03
Scale the closest listed measure
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
04
Add missing context
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Complete source catalog

All 11 “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Exact USDA description	Calories	Protein	Fiber	Sodium	Source amount	References
BruschettaFDC 2707652	171 kcalper 100 g	4.3 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	264 mgper 100 g	43 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Falafel sandwichFDC 2707483	265 kcalper 100 g	6.2 gper 100 g	2.5 gper 100 g	359 mgper 100 g	215 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Tomato sandwich on wheatFDC 2709762	199 kcalper 100 g	9.4 gper 100 g	3.1 gper 100 g	489 mgper 100 g	120 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Tomato sandwich on whiteFDC 2709761	201 kcalper 100 g	8.5 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	494 mgper 100 g	120 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Vegetable sandwich on wheatFDC 2709134	119 kcalper 100 g	4.7 gper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	370 mgper 100 g	165 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Vegetable sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2709135	146 kcalper 100 g	6.5 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	443 mgper 100 g	185 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Vegetable sandwich on whiteFDC 2709132	120 kcalper 100 g	3.9 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	374 mgper 100 g	165 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Vegetable sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2709133	147 kcalper 100 g	5.8 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	446 mgper 100 g	185 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Vegetable sandwich wrapFDC 2709136	160 kcalper 100 g	5.4 gper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	528 mgper 100 g	165 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Veggie burger, on bunFDC 2707481	224 kcalper 100 g	13 gper 100 g	3.5 gper 100 g	534 mgper 100 g	160 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Veggie burger, on bun, with cheeseFDC 2707482	243 kcalper 100 g	14 gper 100 g	3 gper 100 g	600 mgper 100 g	181 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 11 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.